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- Religion appears to soothe the body as well as the soul, as people who are highly religious tend to live longer than others, a review of more than 40 scientific studies has found.
http://www.webmd.com/news/20000809/religious-people-live-longer-than-nonbelievers
Although this study was published in 2000, the facts remaing the same.
2007-11-04 15:49:20 · 27 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
- remain - (above)
2007-11-04 15:55:30 · update #1
Desiree (below) I've traveled many places and lived life to the fullest. Your theory of burning the "brightest" is extremely invalid. You attribute ALL believers with the Amish life style it would appear.
2007-11-04 15:58:18 · update #2
I think thats a complete load of BULL
2007-11-04 15:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by ρrincess ρeαch 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe that "scientific" studies actually report facts. I think our perception is flawed, and that studies are colored by many sources - including the scientist, or the funder of the study. Here's an example - "science" has long maintained women live longer than men. They cite it's about a 3 year difference, although the "gap is closing".
They either just looked up birth and death dates and tabulated data, or took a so-called statistical survey of random people to find the data. So, in recent times, (say, until desert storm), who fought in wars? Men. Women participated heavily, but not on the front line. Okay, let's say for arguement that they eliminated the group of men in the services - when the draft happened, who didn't go to war? Unhealthy Men. They have a shorter life span, anyway.
There are other factors - education, self awareness and societal pressures on different genders on how to deal with our health.
The facts remain the same, IMO God's facts, but our science isn't reliable, and our studies don't impress me.
2007-11-04 23:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what group you are talking about. Many countries in Europe are majority atheists. If you are talking about the planet as a whole, not single religion has a majority. Christians make up about 1/3, and Muslims make up roughly 1/5 of the world. That is slightly over half. Atheists/agnostics are the next largest group, making up about 1/6 of the world, followed by Hindus at slightly under 1/6. The remaining 20% of the world constitutes Buddhist, Chinese Folk, Sikh, Judaism, and various indigenous religions.
2016-05-27 10:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to agree. IN past studies of elderly longevity almost always ties into a core belief system. They interviewed some of the oldest people around and the conclusions were the same. My last job was CNA and home caregiver. Mostly wealthy folks. But regardless of worth each one with a spiritual out look fared much better.
As always very thought provoking q's ... thank you.
2007-11-05 03:17:24 · answer #4 · answered by Mele Kai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been my pleasure for 44 years, but I do not see very many people that study as I do because I like every little detail, therefore I have considered some things that pass the attention of others, and it is not an area of conversation for that reason.
2007-11-04 15:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by jeni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should also be noted that when people are going in for surgery and people offer their prayers, the rate of their death goes through the roof to phenomenal degrees.
The study I speak of was published a year or so ago. Look it up.
- 17 yo Pagan
2007-11-04 16:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Myrkr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The statistics you cite are probably correct. The conclusions drawn from such statistics are highly debatable.
It is noted that in cities of high crime rates, there are usually more police per capita. Does that mean that getting rid of the cops will lower the crime rate?
2007-11-04 16:44:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, and global climate change is a hoax and cigarettes are good for you..
siting one web site does not have any relevant meaning. Especially if it is religious based.
How many studies where conducted? What institutes conducted the studies? Was there confirming data from outside sources?
2007-11-04 15:53:16 · answer #8 · answered by Truthhunter 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can understand that. The stress of knowing the truth when you're surrounded by delusional people can be immense. Stress causes many different problems (physical) which wear down on a persons organs.
2007-11-04 15:57:35 · answer #9 · answered by strpenta 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not dealing with real issues realistically, living in a fairy land where prayer supposedly solves everything and salvation depends on converting the "misguided" (read: "They don't believe what we believe!"), can definitely lead to less stress.
It just doesn't make much of a difference in the real world. Seems "SELF" to me.
2007-11-04 15:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by Skeff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there was a National Geographic study that said that the three groups of people who lived longest were Japanese, Sicilian, and Californian.
2007-11-04 15:55:24 · answer #11 · answered by Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋